wheel Lexus ES350 2012 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .......................... 28
Wireless remote control .............. 40
Doors.................................................... 42
Trunk..................................................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................................... 50
Driving position memory .............. 51
Seat position memory ................... 55
Head restraints................................. 57
Seat belts ............................................ 59
Steering wheel.................................. 65
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ................................................ 66
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 68 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 70
Moon roof .......................................... 73
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap........... 78
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .......... 81
Alarm.................................................... 83
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ............... 86
SRS airbags ...................................... 88
Front passenger occupant classification system .................... 99
Child restraint systems ............... 104
Installing child restraints ............. 108
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Air conditioning
• Rear view monitor system • Audio/video system
•Climate control
• Intuitive parking assist

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 120
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 128
Automatic Transmission ............ 132
Turn signal lever ............................ 135
Parking brake ................................. 136
Horn.................................................... 137
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 138
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 140
Multi-information display........... 144
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 149
Fog light switch .............................. 154
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 156
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................................ 160
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 164
Intuitive parking assist ................. 176
Driving assist systems.................. 182
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 187 2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ...................... 192
Vehicle load limits......................... 195
Winter driving tips ........................ 196
Trailer towing ................................. 202
Dinghy towing ............................... 203
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................................ 206
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ...................................... 213
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type ........................ 214
Using the radio................................ 217
Using the CD player................... 224
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs................................... 231
Operating an iPod....................... 238
Operating a USB memory....... 245
Optimal use of the audio system ............................................ 254
Using the AUX port ................... 256
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............................ 257
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3Interior features

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 358
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................... 361
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 364
General maintenance ................ 366
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 369
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................. 370
Hood.................................................. 374
Positioning a floor jack............... 375
Engine compartment.................. 377
Tires .................................................. 390
Tire inflation pressure................. 399
Wheels............................................. 403
Air conditioning filter................. 405
Electronic key battery ................ 407
Checking and replacing fuses ............................................... 409
Headlight aim ................................. 418
Light bulbs ....................................... 420 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 430
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................................. 431
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 437
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 438
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 439
If a warning message is displayed....................................... 449
If you have a flat tire...................... 461
If the engine will not start .......... 470
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............................. 472
If you lose your keys .................... 473
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............... 474
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................... 477
If your vehicle overheats .......... 480
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 483
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...... 484
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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1-1. Key informationKeys ............................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start ................... 28
Wireless remote control ........ 40
Doors ............................................ 42
Trunk ............................................. 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats .................................. 50
Driving position memory ......... 51
Seat position memory.............. 55
Head restraints .......................... 57
Seat belts ..................................... 59
Steering wheel........................... 65
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ......................................... 66
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 68 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 70
Moon roof ................................... 73
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 78
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 81
Alarm............................................ 83
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 86
SRS airbags ................................ 88
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 99
Child restraint systems ......... 104
Installing child restraints....... 108

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce
the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increas-
ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Lumbar support switch
Seat leg support adjusting switch (driver’s seat) (if equipped)

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Driving position memory (driver’s seat)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with
the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate auto-
matically when the doors are unlocked.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button 1
or 2 until the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
STEP1
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
Record your driving position to button 1 or 2 before performing the fol-
lowing.
Carry only the key to which you want to link the driving position. If 2 or
more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be linked prop-
erly. Using the wireless remote control Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the
driver's door.
While pressing the desired button
(1 or 2), press on the wire-
less remote control until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver’s
door is opened.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode. Push button 1 or 2 to recall the
memorized position.
STEP1
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ES350_UTo prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, open and close a door
once after a driving position has been recorded. (If a door is not opened
within 60 seconds after is pressed, the doors will be locked again
and the alarm will automatically be set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (
→P. 8 3 )
Using the door lock switch Close the driver's door and turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.
While pressing the desired button
(1 or 2), press the lock or unlock
side on the driver’s door lock
switch until the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver's door is unlocked
using the entry function or wireless
remote control and the driver's
door is opened.
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■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Carry only the key whose linked operation is to be canceled.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the driver's door.
Using the wireless remote control: While pushing the “SET” button, press on the wireless remote control until the signal beeps.
Using the door lock switch: While pr essing the “SET” button, press the
lock or unlock side on the door lock switch until the signal beeps.
■Operating the driving position memory after turning the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF
Memorized positions (except for the steering wheel positions) can be activated up
to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is
closed again, even after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
■To cancel seat position recall
Perform any of the following operations.
●Push the “SET” button.
●Push button 1 or 2.
●Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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Seat position memory (front passenger’s seat)∗
Your preferred front passenger seat position can be memorized and
recalled with the touch of a button.
Two different seat positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Adjust the front passenger seat to the desired position.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds push button 1
or 2 until the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Push button 1 or 2 to recall the
memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
∗: If equipped